We Walked

I weave my latest in a long line of must-have baby-mobiles through the curved trail, rows of pine bend at the waist, bidding us past.

My husband, he strides. Love and purpose in every step. He stops again, a shoelace undone or a coveted sticker has floated off. The dutiful task of herding 3 foot wanderers, all his for the moment.

I maintain our pace, aware of the purpose I carry, comfortable as the leader, but only here, only in purpose.

I am all powerful today.

Feet tap out a heartbeat behind me.

Their eyes fall on my back, the message carved and sharp.

Once in a while, I drift behind and they flow ahead. I see theirs too.

Etched with a name we chose, a span of dates. They nod at me, a wink of strength and hope.

Gratitude pours sweet tears.

We near the end, put tiny feet to the ground.

They tap out the last of the journey, it is theirs.

It is hers.

It is ours.

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Dedicated to the AMAZING Watson Walkers and the many, many people I have met in real life and in this wonderful blogging world. You helped us raise thousands of dollars for the March of Dimes this year.

Comments

This was beautifully written, and your kids’ shirts are amazing and heartbreaking at the same time. I’ll be walking in the autism walk in 3 weeks. I hope the experience is as empowering as this one seemed to be for you.

I am at my desk.
I am weeping.
So many loved ones there to support you.
This fills my heart and it is bursting.
It’s swelling and forcing the tears out of my eyes.
Your babies are beautiful, they keep your baby girl’s memory alive with every single step.
She is surrounding you all.

Just cried my eyes out.
This is SO dear to my heart.
And so touching…
I have micro-preemie twins {girls}.
Born at 23 weeks, 2 days apart.
They are 3 years old now, and such strong girls.
One is deaf, and one is losing her vision…

I was blessed reading this, and your support to the March of Dimes!!!!

Beautifully amazing and almost unable to express my own words. You write so eloquently letting each feeling flow to your fingertips and bring life to those words. I felt like I was with you, thank you so much for sharing those words with us…I pray for peace as a struggle like this will never go away in the bottoms of your heart, however I pray you will grow each day as a new page is turned and each year as a new chapter begins. God Bless!

This road you walk, these steps you take and in the end – you will be reunited on your journey.
I know that not a day goes by that she is not in your thoughts, her place in your heart will keep you strong.
Much love to you, and loved having you as my guest yesterday – thank you so much for coming xxx

Stunning. You are beautiful and your family is beautiful. This is, indeed giving yourself power and sending your love out to the heavens, to drift on us all.

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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.

On any given day you will find me taxi-ing a teenager, mopping up our latest "art project" and trying to remember when I turned the crock pot on… all the while, looking for the closest Starbucks drive thru. more